The Solar ATAP programme is operational, with SEDA processing applications. Solar ATAP (Solar Accelerated Transition Action Programme) replaced NEM from January 2026, allowing homeowners to export excess solar energy to TNB and earn bill credits.
What is the Solar ATAP Program?
Solar ATAP is a self-consumption programme that lets you earn bill credits by exporting excess solar energy to the TNB grid. Residential customers earn credits at the Energy Charge rate (RM 0.2703/kWh, or RM 0.3703/kWh above 1,500 kWh a month), while commercial customers earn at the Average System Marginal Price (SMP). Unused credit is forfeited at the end of each billing period. It is administered by SEDA and replaces the previous NEM 3.0 scheme.
Key Features of Solar ATAP
- Capacity set by the Government — allocated first-come, first-served
- 10-year contract with SEDA/TNB
- Export credits at the TNB Energy Charge for residential (RM 0.2703/kWh, or RM 0.3703/kWh above 1,500 kWh a month)
- Credits do not carry forward — unused monthly credits are forfeited, so correct system sizing is critical
- System size limit: 5 kWac (single-phase) or 15 kWac (three-phase) for residential; larger systems need a TNB Connection Confirmation Check (CCC)
How Solar ATAP Works
Under Solar ATAP, your solar system generates electricity for your home first (self-consumption). Any excess energy is exported to the TNB grid and you earn bill credits at the Energy Charge rate. These credits offset your monthly TNB bill.
Pro Tip: With Solar ATAP export credits (RM 0.2703/kWh) and self-consumption savings (RM 0.4443/kWh avoided), simple payback is about 5.3–7.2 years for homes with RM300–RM600 monthly bills (estimate on the RP4 tariff from 1 Jul 2025, before AFA, RE Fund and service tax; 3.5 sun-hours; about 40% of solar used at home, the rest exported and credited at the 27.03 sen Energy Charge (capped at what you import) for 10 years).
Eligibility Requirements
- Registered TNB Account Holder (Residential Tariff A)
- Landed property. Multi-tenant premises under a master meter are excluded; individually metered strata owners should confirm eligibility with TNB
- No previous solar incentive claims
Step-by-Step Application Guide
- Get a Quote: Contact a SEDA-registered installer like Trexon.
- Site Survey: Verify roof condition and meter type.
- Submit to SEDA: We handle the Solar ATAP application.
- Installation: Once approved, installation takes 1-2 days.
Solar ATAP capacity is allocated first-come, first-served. Contact us to check availability.
Self-consumption plus Solar ATAP export credits can cut your monthly electricity bill; the amount depends on your bill and roof. See our 2026 solar pricing guide to compare package sizes and find the right system for your home.
Ready to apply? Visit our Solar ATAP programme page for eligibility checks, capacity status, and to connect with a SEDA-registered installer.
